DeKalb Preparatory Academy

Academic Committee

Regular Meeting - Wednesday May 14th, 2025 @10:00 AM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Mrs. Roberta Walker present chair On Time At Adjournment
Ms. Evelyn Guyton not present member
Mr. Malcom Brown present member On Time At Adjournment
Mrs. Jameeda Owens present member On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Brian Merritt present member On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Mikka Solomon present member On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Denise Johnson present member On Time At Adjournment
Mrs. Brangela West present member On Time At Adjournment
Ms. Staci Dent present member On Time At Adjournment
Ms. KathyAnn Young not present Non-voting Administration
Dr. Lenise Bostic present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order, beginning with the pledge of allegiance.

HOS/Principal's Report

Human Resources Update - Merritt, Brown, Owens

Interviews for next school year have begun. The positions needed are : kindergarten, 4th, 3rd, 7th math, 6th ELA, coaches, counselor and SRO.


Testing Update - Guyton, Johnson, Brown, Owens

During GMAS the first day had challenges. Since one side of the building had sufficient connectivity the decision was made to go to a split schedule. Elementary tested in the morning and middle school in the afternoon. GMAS Testing of all students is complete.


Enrollment - Brown, Owens

491 students. Data is being tracked in infinite campus to capture the reasons for students withdrawing from DPA. The predominate reason being moving out of the area and parents cannot transport.

For 2025-2026 the enrollment is 583. There are 54 on the waiting list. Presently all grade levels are filled.


Special Education - Solomon

All IEPs are up-to-date. 2 meeting need to be done because the review meetings were conducted before October 31, 2024. There are 42 students being served.

The online speech teacher has been secured for the remainder of 24-25. We will wait for DeKalb to put out the summer schedule for compensatory service as we should receive that at no additional cost to the school.


MTSS - West

69 students are in the MTSS process. 10 students are moving on to the PEC referral, consent letters have been sent to parents. Progress monitoring has improved throughout the year.


Summer School Program Review - Owens, Brown

Summer Bridge books have been ordered for all students. A board action will be presented with the total cost.

A mini kinder-camp will be held June 5-6, 8:00 am. - 12 noon. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Kindergarten teachers and paras will conduct the sessions. Board action will be presented.

Data will be collected on the effectiveness of each of these programs.

Noted for 2026 to present Summer School plans to the committee during the March meeting.

Coaches Corner

Professional Learning Updates Johnson

Summer trainings for teachers - Teachers will continue training on the new ELA standards. A plan for the start of next school year is being put together that will include PLC agenda, communication and instructional strategies..


Next Meeting Date and Time

June 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:02 a.m.

By: Dr. Lenise Bostic Seconded by: Dr. Mikka Solomon

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:02 am

Motion to adjourn

By: Dr. Lenise Bostic Seconded by: Dr. Mikka Solomon

There was no notable discussion on the motion.